King James Version
What Does 1 Chronicles 2:28 Mean?
“And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur.”
Context
26
Jerahmeel had also another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of Onam.
27
And the sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were, Maaz, and Jamin, and Eker.
28
And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur.
29
And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bare him Ahban, and Molid.
30
And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**7. For so it was, that the children of Israel had sinned--**There is here given a very full and impressive vindication of the divine procedure in punishing His highly privileged, but rebellious and apostate, people. No wonder that amid so gross a perversion of the worship of the true God, and the national propensity to do reverence to idols, the divine patience was exhausted; and that the God whom they had forsaken permitted them to go into captivity, that they might learn the difference between His service and that of their despotic conquerors.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of 1 Chronicles. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
1 Chronicles 2:28 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.